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Golden Lake Elementary School vs. Blue Heron Elementary School

Should you attend Golden Lake Elementary School or Blue Heron Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Golden Lake Elementary School
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
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10/
10
Top 10%
Blue Heron Elementary School
405 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Golden Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Blue Heron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Golden Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue Heron Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
385 students
732 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blue Heron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blue Heron Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blue Heron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Centennial 51爆料 District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Centennial 51爆料 District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#161 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
#231 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blue Heron Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in MN)
69%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Heron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Heron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Heron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Golden Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blue Heron Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
112
Grade 1 Students
57
117
Grade 2 Students
71
117
Grade 3 Students
61
131
Grade 4 Students
75
129
Grade 5 Students
64
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Golden Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Centennial 51爆料 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blue Heron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blue Heron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blue Heron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Centennial 51爆料 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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